Russian-Turkmen commission to meet in Moscow in Nov
MOSCOW. Aug 12 (Interfax) - The next and sixth session of the Russian-Turkmenistan inter-governmental economic cooperation commission will take place in Moscow in November, the Russian government's press office said following First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov's visit to Turkmenistan.
Zubkov and Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov discussed the state and prospects of economic relations between the countries. They noted the necessity for further strengthening of regional ties and cooperation in education and the cultural sphere.
The sides exchanged views on specific oil and gas projects, transport, education and science during talks with Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister Rashid Meredov, who is also the country's foreign minister. They also discussed the issues that would be on the agenda for the meeting in Moscow.
